The Dallas Stars will retire Mike Modano’s No. 9 on March 8, 2014 against the Minnesota Wild, the club announced on Tuesday.
“Mike Modano is a once-in-a-generation player and an American hockey icon,” Stars President and CEO Jim Lites said. “His contributions to our team, including winning the Stanley Cup and helping build hockey in Texas are immeasurable. We’re proud of everything Mike accomplished in a Stars uniform and are honored that his number 9 will hang in our rafters.”
Modano played 21 seasons in the NHL including 16 with the Dallas Stars and four with the North Stars before they left Minnesota.
Modano is the Stars’ all-time franchise leader in nearly every category, including games played (1,459), goals (557), assists (802), points (1,359), short-handed goals (29), game-winning goals (92) and power play tallies (156).
He played his last season in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings.
